The pour over has become one of the easiest and most popular ways of brewing coffee. But it relies on a filter, which is typically made of paper. Yes, there are alternatives such as stainless steel ...

The innovative designer behind zero waste start-up Shelly Xu Design would eliminate a seam here, reshape a pattern piece there, and lay them out in a puzzle-like fit that cuts out any excess. She’d ...

The Peninsula in the Bronx, N.Y., a mixed-use affordable housing campus, just opened its first phase. The development has a comprehensive plan to reduce waste, separate recyclable materials, and make ...

If you’ve been wondering how to maintain a kitchen that produces no waste whatsoever, take a look at this project. Designed by Austria-based furniture designer Ivana Steiner, this modern zero-waste ...

Designers from around the world find inspiration in traditional garment making in their quest to eliminate fabric waste. By Hahna Yoon This article is part of a series examining Responsible Fashion, ...

On February 8, 2024, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented the Zero Waste DC Plan to the Council, outlining policies, programs, and initiatives to meet the District’s aim of reducing per capita waste ...

Whether the prior owners of your home didn’t update the kitchen since the 1960s or the layout just doesn’t work for you, chances are your home will need to undergo a renovation or at least a minor ...

Zero waste, it seems, isn’t fashionable enough for the fashion set yet. For all of fashion weeks’ sustainability fodder and red carpet’s recycled remarks, few are talking about zero waste. In fact, no ...